Healthcare

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medicare coverage under part A for alcoholism treatment services, and to provide payment for such services on a charge basis.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for alcoholism treatment services. Provides that payment for such services shall be 75 percent of the lesser of: (1) the actual charge for the service; or (2) a charge limitation amount to be determined as specified in this Act.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the rights of residents in certain health care facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the rights of residents in nursing and intermediate care facilities.

A bill to amend part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for medicare coverage of alcohol detoxification facility services.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for alcohol detoxification facility services.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of hospice care under the Medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit an individual to elect hospice care, in lieu of certain other benefits, during two periods of 180 days each during the individual's lifetime. Provides for full reimbursement of reasonable costs to a hospice program, subject to a ceiling. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the hospice reimbursement method. Defines hospice care as including items and services furnished to the terminally ill in their homes, on an outpatient basis, and on a short term inpatient basis.

Orphan Drug Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Orphan Drug Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations to exempt from such Act drugs intended solely for drug treatment investigations. Defines "drug treatment investigation" as an investigation of a drug which involves human participants with a rare disease or condition. Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services an interagency committee known as the Committee on Orphan Drug Development. Makes it the function of such committee to promote the development of drugs for rare diseases or conditions (orphan drugs). Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to submit to the Committee an annual report on the rare disease and condition research activities of NIH. Requires the Committee to report by June 1 of each year to the appropriate congressional committees on its activities and the results of its evaluations, including the report submitted by NIH. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for qualified experimental expenses incurred while researching orphan drugs.

Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the purposes of this Act and defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Establishment and Administration of Benefits Program - Requires the Secretary of Labor to direct responsible parties (parties engaged in the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of products or substances containing asbestos or cigarette tobacco) to pay benefits with respect to the disability or death of any person caused by an asbestos-related disease and occurring before January 1, 1983. Requires the payment under this Act of all benefit claims arising or accruing on or before December 31, 1982. Prohibits the payment of benefits for any period before the date a benefit claim is filed. Provides that benefit claims must be filed within three years after an initial medical determination of total disability or death due to an asbestos-related disease or within three years of the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs later. Establishes within the Department of Labor the Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Fund from which all valid benefit claims under this Act shall be paid. Provides for a Board of Directors to direct the fund and determine, by majority vote, the validity of all benefit claims. Requires that the Secretary possess the Board's certification that a benefit claim is valid before authorizing payment from the fund. Authorizes the Board to make investments in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in federally guaranteed obligations with the portion of the fund not required to meet current withdrawals. Sets forth requirements with respect to Board meetings and an annual audit of the fund. Provides that the fund shall be sustained by contributions from responsible parties according to the formula set forth in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to require periodic reports by each responsible party. Authorizes the Secretary to bring a civil action or prescribe a civil penalty if a responsible party fails or refuses to pay any assessment required under this Act. Provides for fund contributions by successors to any responsible party. Directs the Secretary to prescribe eligibility standards by regulation which shall be published in the Federal Register. Requires that a person or dependent seeking benefits under this Act demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the disability or death claimed is, in fact, due to an asbestos-related disease. Specifies the types of evidence the Secretary shall consider in determining whether a person has contracted or did contract an asbestos-related disease. Sets forth the required benefit payments for persons whose disability is due to an asbestos-related disease and for dependents of persons whose deaths were due to an asbestos- related disease. Permits a person not entitled under State law to workmen's compensation for medical care and treatment of an asbestos-related disease to receive benefits under this Act for such medical care and treatment. States that all benefits under this Act are exclusive of, and in addition to, all benefits under the Social Security Act. Provides for the reduction of benefits under this Act for any payments received under State workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, or disability insurance laws or under any Federal workers' compensation law. Provides that benefits payable under this Act shall not be considered income for tax purposes. Permits a person whose disability has increased or a dependent of such a person to reapply for benefits or apply for an increase in benefit level. Title III: Administrative Provisions - Bars a person who was or is entitled to file a benefit claim under this Act from recovering damages for injury or death caused by exposure to asbestos or cigarette tobacco smoke from a responsible party, the Federal Government, or a labor organization which has represented such person for collective bargaining purposes. Permits a person entitled to file a benefit claim under this Act who has pending an action to recover damages because of an asbestos-related disease to elect to proceed under this Act upon first dismissing with prejudice such action. Prohibits discrimination by employers against employees who have filed benefit claims under this Act. Provides for administrative review of charges of discrimination by such an employee. Makes orders of the Secretary allowing or denying benefits under this Act effective when executed and final 30 days thereafter. Permits a compensation order which is not in accordance with law to be suspended or set aside through injunction proceedings brought by a party in interest against the Secretary. Provides for the compensation of hearing examiners presiding at any proceeding held under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish clinical facilities to deal with asbestos-related disease in areas where such facilities are unavailable or inadequate if their establishment does not jeopardize the Secretary's ability to make benefit payments. Authorizes the Secretary to establish field offices to assist persons in the filing and processing of claims under this Act. Requires that starting on December 31, 1984, and annually thereafter, the Board of Directors of the fund report to Congress on its activities for the preceding calendar year. Makes the report available to responsible parties and bargaining units for claimants at no cost and to any other person at a reasonable fee. Authorizes appropriations to cover initial administrative costs for establishing and administering the fund.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to compensate the social security trust funds for payroll tax receipts that are lost when the unemployment rate is above 6 percent.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide additional funds to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund when the unemployment rate exceeds six percent.

A joint resolution to extend deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Solomon Garb for his national leadership role in the war against cancer.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Commends Doctor Solomon Garb for his role in the fight against cancer.

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. Sets forth the Institute's research and training functions and arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases program plan. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Institute, to operate multipurpose arthritis and musculoskeletal disease research centers. Requires annual evaluations of such centers. Authorizes specified appropriations for such centers for fiscal years 1983-1985. Directs the Secretary to establish an arthritis and musculoskeletal disease Coordinating Committee, which shall meet at least four times a year.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of hospice care under the medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit an individual to elect hospice care, in lieu of certain other benefits, during two periods of 180 days each during the individual's lifetime. Provides for full reimbursement of reasonable costs to a hospice program, subject to a ceiling. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the hospice reimbursement method. Defines hospice care as including items and services furnished to the terminally ill in their homes, on an outpatient basis, and on a short term inpatient basis.

Medicaid Work Incentive Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Medicaid Work Incentive Amendments of 1981 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to permit a State to permit individuals to have income above the amounts set in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and still qualify as AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children, title IV) recipients for purposes of title XIX.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medicare coverage for influenza vaccine and its administration.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for the influenza vaccine and its administration.

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1981

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981 - Amends title XVII (Health Information and Health Promotion) of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to inform the public of the health hazards of cigarettes through research, demonstration, and educational activities. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health to coordinate Federal and private activities. Requires the Committee to meet at least four times a year. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to change existing label warning provisions to require cigarette packages and advertisements to carry specified warnings on a rotating basis. Makes it unlawful to manufacture, import, or package for sale cigarettes without: (1) disclosing tar, nicotine, and carbon dioxide levels on the package; and (2) providing the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services with a list of the types and quantities of chemical additives.

Publication of the report on the scope and significance of double examinations in the healthcare system (G-SIG: 09044518)

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 December 1981

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require medicaid coverage of certain disabled children for care at home who are otherwise entitled.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1981

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to deem a disabled individual under 18 who would receive supplemental security income payments under title XVI of the Act if he or she were in a medical institution as an individual to whom an SSI payment is being paid if it is determined that: (1) the individual requires a level of care provided in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility; (2) it is appropriate to provide such care outside such an institution; and (3) the cost of care outside the institution would not be more than the cost of care in an institution.

Medicare Hospital Reimbursement Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1981

Medicare Hospital Reimbursement Reform Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide an alternative hospital reimbursement system. Authorizes a State and certain legal entities to apply to have hospitals within a State or geographic area reimbursed under the alternative system. Requires a State using an alternative method to assure that under the alternative method: (1) hospital expenditures under Medicare and Medicaid (title XIX of the Act) will not be greater than if the alternative system was not in effect; and (2) there will not be a significant reduction of or refusal to admit specified classes of patients to hospitals. Permits the States and certain legal entities to apply for a grant to aid in establishing the alternative system.

Good Samaritan Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1981

Good Samaritan Act - Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility. Extends such relief to an airplane's crew and owner or operator for providing on-board emergency medical supplies.

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1981

Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. Sets forth the Institute's research and training functions and arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases program plan. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Institute, to operate multipurpose arthritis and musculoskeletal disease research centers. Requires annual evaluations of such centers. Authorizes specified appropriations for such centers for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary to establish an arthritis and musculoskeletal disease Coordinating Committee, which shall meet at least four times a year.

A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1981

Prohibits any Federal agency or employee from inspecting or acquiring medical records of patients whose medical care was not provided directly by the Federal Government or under a program receiving Federal assistance, unless the patient has authorized the disclosure. Establishes criminal penalties for violators and authorizes aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief.

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981 - Amends title XVII (Health Information and Health Promotion) of the Public Health Service Act to establish in the Department of Health and Human Services an Office of Smoking and Health to inform the public of the health hazards of cigarettes. Sets forth the Office's authority and duties, including conducting research and assisting educational programs directly or through grants. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health to be composed of representatives from the Departments of Labor and Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and any other Federal agency designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Directs such Committee to meet at least four times a year and names the Director of the Office of Smoking and Health as it chairman. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report annually to the Congress. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to make it unlawful to advertise or export (repeals the existing export exemption) cigarettes without the required labeling. Changes labeling requirements. Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish cigarette labeling regulations as set forth by this Act. Eliminates certain congressional notification and reporting requirements. Increases the fine for violation of such Act from $10,000 to $100,000. Permits an individual civil action to be brought in U.S. district courts for violations of such Act. Requires such plaintiff to give 60-day notice to the FTC and the defendant. Permits intervention and consolidation. Allows the court to award attorneys fees and other costs.

A bill to direct the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to conduct such studies as may be necessary to determine the safety and efficacy under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a topical analgesic and to provide that, if the drug is so determined to be safe and effective, new drug applications may be approved under such section based on the evidence submitted by the institute.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981

Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to conduct an investigation of the safety and efficacy of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a topical analgesic for the relief of pain resulting from osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis. Directs the Director, upon receipt of favorable results from such investigation, to submit an application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a determination of the safety and efficacy of DMSO for use as a new drug under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Provides that, if such application is approved, the Secretary shall expedite consideration of other applications for the use of DMSO in interstate commerce.

The BMA commissioned a study on the cost situation in healthcare to the French research center Credoc (G-SIG: 09044130)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 November 1981

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the States have the authority to require counseling before an abortion is performed and to require the signatures of two or more physicians on statements of approval before an abortion may be legally performed.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1981

Expresses the sense of Congress that the States have the power to prohibit abortion unless: (1) the person involved receives medical counseling; and (2) two physicians have certified that the abortion is medically necessary to preserve such person's health.

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the month of January, 1982 as "National Cerebral Palsy Month".

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1981

Requests the President to designate the month of January 1982 as "National Cerebral Palsy Month."

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of January, 1982, as "National Cerebral Palsy Month".

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1981

Requests the President to designate the month of January 1982 as "National Cerebral Palsy Month."

Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1981

Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of cancer detection and treatment among minorities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out specified cancer demonstration projects during fiscal year 1983. Includes some of these projects under Medicaid coverage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year. Directs the Secretary to recruit minority health and medical students for training to provide cancer treatment among minorities.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 8, 1981, as "National Home Health Care Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1981

Requests the President to designate the week beginning November 8, 1981, as "National Home Health Care Week."

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require that income levels for the SSI-related medically needy are the same as those for the SSI-related categorically needy.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1981

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require that income levels for the supplemental security (title XVI of the Act) income-related medically needy (those individuals whose income and resources place them slightly above automatic eligibility) be the same as those for the supplemental security income-related categorically needy (those individuals who are automatically eligible).

Durable Medical Equipment Disclosure Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1981

Durable Medical Equipment Disclosure Amendments of 1981 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that payment for durable medical equipment be made on the basis of an itemized bill or on the basis of an assignment. Provides that under the terms of the assignment there must be a full written disclosure to a Medicare beneficiary of the equipment supplied and its cost.

A concurrent resolution endorsing certain family planning principles and urging the President to take certain actions in support of family planning both in the United States and abroad.

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1981

Gives the endorsement of Congress to the principles relating to family planning set forth in a resolution adopted by the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women. Urges the President to take steps to implement those principles in the United States and in other countries.

Federal Physicians Comparability Allowance Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1981

Federal Physicians Comparability Allowance Amendments of 1981 - Extends the authority of Federal agencies to enter into service agreements providing comparability allowances for Government physicians.

Development of annual income from statutory health insurance activities in the last five years compared to the basic wage amount in statutory health insurance (G-SIG: 09043746)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 1981

Increase in statutory health insurance spending on medicines over the last ten years (G-SIG: 09043749)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 1981

Increase in drug prices and statutory health insurance expenses for drugs in statutory health insurance and inpatient care in 1980 (G-SIG: 09043751)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 1981

Contribution of the Bundeswehr hospitals to health care and their inclusion in cost containment in the healthcare system (G-SIG: 09043756)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 1981

Additional burden on the healthcare system caused by doctors with shared laboratories (G-SIG: 09043636)

Germany · German Bundestag · 9 October 1981

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 28 through December 4, 1982, as "National Home Health Care Week".

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1981

Requests the President to designate the week beginning November 8, 1981, as "National Home Health Care Week."

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the purpose of improving certain provisions of the medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that the reasonable cost of physical, occupational, speech, or other therapy services shall be based on a reasonable rate per unit of service, plus expenses, rather than on a reasonable salary paid for such services. Removes the $100 limitation on "outpatient physical therapy services" furnished to an individual while an inpatient of a hospital or extended care facility.

Voluntary Medicare Option Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1981

Voluntary Medicare Option Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit an eligible individual to have the right to receive benefits under an Optional Alternative Medicare Program rather than under part A (Hospital Insurance) and part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII. Defines an eligible individual as an individual who is an aged individual or a disabled individual and who is not a Medicaid (title XIX of the Act) eligible individual. Sets forth formulas for determining the amount of benefits provided. Provides for the assignment of an eligible individual's benefits to a qualified plan in the case of an individual who elects the Alternative Program and enrolls in a qualified plan. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish actuarial categories of eligible individuals to be used to determine health benefits and premiums. Requires the Secretary to act upon each health plan's application for certification as a qualified plan within 45 days of receiving the application. Requires a plan, in order to be qualified, to provide at least the services covered under parts A and B of title XVIII. Requires a plan to accept all eligible individuals residing in the health care area in which the plan is offered and who apply for membership, subject to certain exceptions. Requires a plan to establish for each health care area in which it is offered an annual premium for members in each actuarial category, without regard to the health status of or extent of utilization of health services by individual members. Requires a plan to report annually to the Secretary. Provides for the preemption of any State or local law or regulation which impedes the operation of this Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any benefits received under this Act. Eliminates the customary charges in determining the amount paid to providers under part A of title XVIII. Exempts certain institutions which are required under the Public Health Service to provide uncompensated care from such requirements if ten percent of the institution's revenues were from plans qualified under this Act.

proposed law to supplement article L. 512 of the public health code to reserve for pharmacists the dispensation of certain plant essences to the public

France · Senate · 1 October 1981

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the President's Committee on Mental Retardation, and other concerned organizations, to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome. Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes specified appropriations.

A bill to prohibit the interstate shipment of a human body for the purpose of cremation unless a medical examiner or licensed physician has certified that the body does not contain a medical implant containing a battery or power cell.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981

Prohibits the interstate shipment of a human body for the purpose of cremation unless it is certified that such body does not contain a medical implant with a battery or power cell.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under medicare of services performed by a nurse-midwife.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1981

Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include services rendered by a nurse-midwife. Defines "nurse-midwife" to mean a registered nurse who: (1) has successfully completed a prescribed course of study or has been certified by a recognized organization; and (2) performs services (including antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and gynecological services) in the area of women and baby care.

A bill to amend section 1086 (c) of title 10, United States Code, to provide for payment under the CHAMPUS program of certain health care expenses incurred by certain members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents to the extent that such expenses are not payable under Medicare.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1981

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to provide payments for the differences between expenses incurred for health services and the amount paid for such services under another plan.

Research funding in the health sector, in particular for the project “Shift-specific care problems in the health care system” (G-SIG: 09043378)

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 September 1981

A bill to permit, under certain circumstances, the manufacture, sale, prescribing, and dispensing of the drug dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the State of Oregon and the importation into such State of such drug or any ingredient or intermediate thereof, including dimethyl sulfide compound or mixture thereof.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1981

Permits the manufacture, sale, prescribing, dispensing, or importation of the drug dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the State of Oregon, notwithstanding restrictions on new drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

A bill to permit, under certain circumstances, the manufacture, sale, prescribing, and dispensing of the drug dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the State of Oregon and the importation into such State of such drug or any ingredient or intermediate thereof, including dimethyl sulfoxide compound or mixture thereof.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1981

Permits the manufacture, sale, prescribing, dispensing, or importation of the drug dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the State of Oregon, notwithstanding restrictions on new drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

A bill to repeal titles XV (relating to health planning) and XVI (relating to health resources development) of the Public Health Service Act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1981

Repeals titles XV (National Health Planning and Development) and XVI (Health Resources Development) of the Public Health Services Act, effective September 30, 1982. Establishes a 20-year right of recovery for the United States against a facility built or modernized with title XVI funds.

C. Everett Koop, of Pennsylvania, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public HealthService, for a term of four years, vice Julius Benjamin Richmond, term expired.

United States · United States Senate · 21 September 1981

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue in effect the medicaid requirement that States provide 60 days notice of certain changes in reimbursement methods or levels.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1981

Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from taking any action which would remove, rescind, or modify the regulation requiring that notice of certain changes in Medicaid (title XIX of the Social Security Act) reimbursement methods or levels be published at least 60 days prior to the proposed effective date of any change.